SHOPPERS in Guisborough are in for a Christmas extravaganza when the town's annual late night opening event takes place on Tuesday, December 4.

The event, organised by Guisborough Business Association and Guisborough Town Council, includes a parade with police horses, face painting, fancy dress and shop window competitions as well as a children's treasure hunt.

There will also be performances by the Salvation Army Band, Laurence Jackson School Band and Park Lane School Choir.

The event will be compered by BBC Radio Cleveland presenter Stewart MacFarlane and Coun Barbara Punshon, mayor of Guisborough.